Vjosa valley
- Riding the Vjosa Valley: The river’s curve, cliffs on one side, forested slopes on the other — quiet and dramatic.
- Mountain passes & descents: That sweet balance between effort and release, when gravity does half the work and the view is your reward.
- Përmet welcome: Warm streets, local coffee, old stone houses, smells of cooking. That feeling of arrival after a long ride.
- Back through the hills: Fresh air, pine trees, villages tucked into slopes, and the road folding into itself.
Ride Summary: Përmet Journey
Detail | Leg 1: Përmet – Dragot | Leg 2: Këlcyrë – Përmet |
Route | Përmet – Dragot Bridge (return) | Përmet Këlcyrë Përmet |
Distance | 51.11 km | 31.23 km |
Duration | 2h 04m | 1h 26m |
Average Speed | 24.7 km/h | 21.7 km/h |
Max Speed | 59.3 km/h | 48.2 km/h |
Route Type | paved roads | paved roads |
This kind of journey reminds me what I love about “Albania by Bike” — that every pedal stroke is a story, every climb a moment of self-discovery, every turn a new scene.
I collected images: panoramic views, the play of light through leaves, riders silhouetted on ridgelines, moments of rest with scenic backdrops.
I’m excited to turn these into reels, IG posts, and site banners. And of course, to ride again — deeper, slower, more present.